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Hors La Monde Shiloh X

Bergamot, Mandarin, Grapefruit. Cardamom, Rose, Cinnamon, Basil. Benzoin, Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla. Fabrice Olivieri is the creator of this 2011 release. Shiloh X is a citric offering and on the demure side in spite of being advertised as an Eau de Parfum. The soft-entry approach is similar to the way Mecheri tunes her fragrances. The immediate result is that Shiloh X is understated. I cannot say this is a conventional EDP strength since it lacks the expected projection and fullness usually associated with an EDP. The longevity is on the average side and is commensurate with an Eau de Toilette. If Shiloh X is actually a legit EDP, then perhaps it meets the requirements by the skin of the teeth ( so to speak ). I'm not complaining since I'm attempting to be objective and describe what transpires on my skin. The citric opening is rather nice. The grapefruit especially is pronounced and a very good rendition. This citrus accord lasts a good while before the grapefruit ...